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Bike Week Cork Fri 17th May Events 2024

Bike Week Cork 2024 Events

Friday 17th May
Clonakilty Community Bike Project School Cycle Bus
Cycle to School Bus Clonakilty, aim is to set up an ON-GOING cycling bus in Clonakilty.

Time:  8:30am

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Clonakilty – to Gaelscoil

Suitability: families, children from the Gaelscoil (children from other schools may come but we are focusing on the Gaelscoil), volunteer stewards, Gardai

Bike Week Full Moon Cycle
An unforgettable journey into the night as we cycle from Blackrock Castle out around Mahon strand and back along the Old railway line. Always a most popular and memorable cycle, the journey will be broken by unexpected sensory experiences, which may include music, poetry, performance, light and dark. This event will follow directly from the “Cycle through time” to Blackrock Castle. The Cycle will finish back in the city centre.

Time:  10pm-2am

Date: Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Meeting point Blackrock Castle

Suitability: All will be shorter, slower/ involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.

Register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq
Bike Week Sunset Cycle Through Time
A guided cycle through time. From the formation of the earth, the beginning of life, dinosaurs, etc. to the present day. We will stop at various landmarks in time, learn a little about it, get a feeling of the vastness of time and have some fun on the way.

Time:  7pm-10pm

Date: Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade

Suitability: All will be shorter, slower/ involve a lot of off-road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.

Register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq
Parks Greenways & Quiteways of Cork City 
The majority of this cycle will be off road and most of the rest on very quiet roads, it will be slow and easy so is particularly suited to those who are less confident cyclists  A Cycle out along the river to the Lee Fields, then along the Greenway behind CIT to Curraheen, though quite estate roads to the Greenway parallel to the N22 between the Bandon Road and Wilton, though quite estate roads and across the Cycle/Pedestrian bridge to Togher cross to join the Greenway Parallel to the N22 into the Tramore Valley Park for t a picnic stop, leave the park via the Greenway Parallel to the N22 to Douglas Village, through the village to the Park on to the Green way to Donnybrook, back through Douglas village to the Green way behind Besskrook to Mahon Strand, past Blackrock Castle and alone the Marine back to the city.

Time:  1:30pm-6pm

Date: FrIday 17th May 2024

Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade

Suitability: are aimed at adult participants particularly less confident cyclists, also suitable for older children under supervision or on their parent’s bikes.

Register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq
Bike Week Bike Doc And Bike Maintenance Intro
How to do a quick bike safety and maintenance check and demonstration of a few basic repairs and adjustments as require by participants. To make it easier for people to begin and continue cycling by enabling them to at least spot potential problems on their bike which would otherwise make cycling difficult and so discourage them from continuing cycling and ideally enable them to solve minor problems themselves.

Time:  12:30pm-1:30pm

Date: FrIday 17th May 2024

Location: Meeting point Michael Collins Bike Statue outside the Library on Grand Parade

Suitability: All Static event suitable for all ages and abilities
Bike Week Morning Collage Making Workshop
A workshop by international renowned collage artist Silvo Servano will guide participants in creating a bike themed collage celebrating cycling and freedom granted by a bike. Materials provided and each participant will have the opportunity to create their own piece of art.

Time:  10am-1pm

Date: Friday 17th May 2024

Location: The main City Library on Grand Parade

Suitability: All, static event suitable for all abilities, aimed particularly at families and children

Register for free: https://eventmaster.ie/event/qEzVCP7SQq
Free Bicycle Safety Checks
To get bikes ready for the Clonakilty Bicycle festival & summer season, Come learn about the Bike Circus and what it means to become a member. Have your bike safety checked for free. Meet the Yard Dogz, our friendly crew of volunteers.

Time: 10am-3pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024 

Location: The Bike Circus, Clonakilty
Blessing of the Bicycles at Emmet Square
To kick off the festival, promote & encourage cycling. Join us for the Blessing of the Bicycles at Emmet Square followed by a lap of the town & ending at Film night, upstairs at Debarras, ends 9pm.

Time:  7pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024 

Location: Clonakilty, Emmet Sq

Suitability: All welcome

For more information allison@explodingtree.com
Torc Sustainable Housing
Bike Event, to promote healthy activities, check the safety of bicycles and encourage cycling, educate about safe cycling.

Time:  3:30pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Skibbereen, Poundhill, Pairc Goodman

Suitability: Residents of TORC scheme Pairc Goodman
Youghal Business Alliance Cycle
Youghal Business Alliance Group Cycle

Time:  2pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Mogeely

Suitability: Adults
Bike Doctor @UCC
Mechanics from Cork Community Bikes will thoroughly check your bike and carry out any small repairs as needed. We’ll explain what we’re doing and give advice on looking after your bike, and you’ll have a bike prescription to take away. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  1pm-3pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: UCC

Suitability: Students, staff, general public

For More Info email info@corkcommunitybikes.com
 

Fix Your Brakes Advanced Taster (Disc Type)
An intro session on brakes (disc type, including hydraulic brakes), this will give a better understanding of how these should work. The focus will be on helping you to recognise when there are problems, and this may allow you to fix any issues that come up on your bike. Feel free to bring your bike along, and we may use it for demonstration, and you will have the chance to try out the repair work yourself. We will have materials and tools to work on the bikes used. Bad weather could affect this outdoor event.

Time:  6:30pm-8pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Sign & Cycle

Suitability: Adults

For More Info email info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Cope Foundation Bike Week
Cope Bike Week To provide multiple cycling opportunities across Cork for the people we support in Cope Foundation.

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Greenway, Midleton

Deaf Enterprises Sign & Cycle
Bike Maintenance For Irish Sign Language Users The purpose of this event is to provide essential knowledge and skills for bike maintenance to the Deaf and hard of hearing community, while also welcoming participation from all. Participants will learn how to inspect their bikes for safety and comfort with guidance from mechanics fluent in sign language. By offering this opportunity, attendees can detect and address issues early, leading to savings on repairs. This event is specially catering for the Deaf and hard of hearing, but everyone is welcome to join. Bring your bike along and mechanics from Sign&Cycle will show you how to check a bike to make sure it’s safe and comfortable to cycle. This will help you be more aware as problems develop and save you money on repairs. We will also show some quick repairs based on any problems you find on your bike. Tools will be provided if needed. No problem if you don’t have a bike with you, you can learn from other bikes.

Time:  10am

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: 2A Sundrive Park, Ballinlough

Suitability: Adults, children

For More Info email info@corkcommunitybikes.com

Cycling on the Greens
A session of cycling games and simple bike repair skills for children around 8-12.

Time:  4pm-5pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Cork City Suburb 

Suitability: Children

For More Info email info@corkcommunitybikes.com
Cork County Council Library & Arts Service
Bike Week Design a t-shirt competition & Bike Sense ‘Cycling for everyone’ workshop x 2/3. To promote cycling as a form of recreation for children & Educate public on bike care and maintenance. Art competition would be promoted thoughout the library branch network, as well as directly to Primary schools in Cork County. The children would be invited to submit a drawing, with a cycling related theme, with the chance that each branch winner would have their design printed on a t-shirt for them to keep & Educate workshop attendees on to how care and maintain their bikes.

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Across Cork County

Suitability: Children & Families and adults
“Cycle Freedom” Youghal Bike Hire
The aim of our Cycle Freedom event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling. Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local area on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom!

Time:  10am – 5pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Youghal Bike Hire, O’ Brien’s Place, Youghal; 10am – 5pm daily

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com
“Cycle Freedom” – Midleton Greenway Bikes & Bites
The aim of our Cycle Freedom event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling. Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local Greenway on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom!

Time:  10 am – 5pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Midleton Greenway Bikes & Bites, 57 Main Street, Midleton 10am – 5pm daily

Suitability: Adults, children, families.

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com
Bike Week Cork Hire Cycle Freedom
The aim of our Cycle Freedom event is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle while showcasing the beauty of our local area. By offering free bike rentals during Bike Week, we aim to encourage people to get outdoors, explore the natural surroundings, and experience the joy of cycling. Get ready to Pedal your way to freedom during Bike Week with our Cycle Freedom event! Experience the exhilarating joy of exploring the scenic wonders of our local Greenway on two wheels, completely free of charge! So, join us for Bike Week and embrace the spirit of freedom on a bike with Cycle Freedom!

Time:  10am – 5pm

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Cork Bike Hire, Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Cork T12 YX76

Suitability: Adults, children, families – kids bikes available from 7+ year olds. Chariot trailers available for young children

For more information email: info@corkbikehire.com
Bike fitting for leisure and e-bikes to facilitate comfortable cycling
To allow members of the public who use cycling for leisure and commuting to bring their bike along and have it assessed by myself using my experience in this specialised area.  This will be a service for hybrid bikes, e-bikes and commuter bikes.  I will also be able to answer any questions around bikes and especially painful/discomfort symptoms from cycling.

Time:  All day

Date:  Friday 17th May 2024

Location: Cork Penrose Dock

Suitability: Any adult with a hybrid, commuter and/or e-bike

For more information info@thebikefitphysio.com
Bike Week Art Exhibition
A free public exhibition of cycling-related art to remain open for the duration of Bike Week. The opening will also feature a live musical performance

Time: Daily 5pm -11:30pm

Date: All week 11th-19th of May

Location: The Friary Shandon St.

Suitability: Adults, static event suitable for all abilities.

 
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